Question

question: 15 of 100 time elapsed: 00:27:16 pause remaining: 08:20:00 a pharmacy technician is processing recalled medications. which of the following should the technician identify as a class iii recall? a recall of medications that have a reasonable probability of causing severe adverse health effects a recall of medications that can cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects a recall of medications that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects a recall of medications that have a reasonable probability of causing death

Explanation:

To determine a Class III recall, we recall the definitions of drug recall classes:

• Class I: Reasonable probability of causing death or serious adverse health effects.
• Class II: Temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.
• Class III: Unlikely to cause adverse health effects.

Now we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Describes Class I (severe adverse health effects, potential death - related).
• Option 2: Describes Class II (temporary/reversible effects).
• Option 3: Matches the definition of Class III (unlikely to cause adverse health effects).
• Option 4: Describes Class I (probability of causing death).

Answer:

C. A recall of medications that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the third option being C)